Chevelle updates

[VintageMusclecar]

Yeah...I even called RAM to make sure the new disc was compatible with the old cover. They assured me it was. Everything is in perfect condition, no scoring or heat marks at all on the cover or flywheel so it's not a wear issue.

I might as well put zippers on all the trans mounting locations at this point...

[Postsedan]

BIG BUMMER [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

Dan

[VintageMusclecar]

Clutch slip

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Had an interesting discussion last night with a friend with &quot;inside&quot; contacts (can't go into any more detail than that), seems like I'm not the only one having problems with a RAM clutch at the moment.

Phone calls to make tomorrow, hopefully I can get this taken care of w/o taking another bath on new parts.

[earntaz]

Eric -- Geezz – You may need to start using wing-nuts and dzus fasteners on all attach points. Seems this car has a mind of its own ... maybe it dosen't like to sit for long periods of time.

Hang in there!! TAZ

[Xplantdad]

Eric, you will have it figured out in no time! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

[markjohnson]

Watched your video yesterday on FB. Very cool. That new transmission sounds just like a Rockcrusher! Can you see inside the clutch fork hole to check that the TO bearing isn't contacting the pressure plate fingers?

[novadude]

Good luck. I ended up pulling 2 different new McLeod set-ups out of my car because they couldn't seem to build the pressure plates right. Hard to find a good clutch these days.

I ended up with a Centerforce II. I was always skeptical of the weight system on these things, but I figured I'd give it a try. I love it so far, and the company provided great support when I had a minor issue (long story).

[VintageMusclecar]

I've always been told the Centerforce clutches hit too hard and as such are hard on parts. That's the main thing that's kept me from trying one.

[ZAPPER68]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always been told the Centerforce clutches hit too hard and as such are hard on parts. That's the main thing that's kept me from trying one. </div></div>

I have installed two Centerforce clutches over the years without experiencing any 'issues' along the way. The 'light pedal' feel is particularly nice especially when my better half uses the cars.

They don't 'hit hard' or hard on parts, quite the opposite in fact.

I wouldn't hesitate to go with another Centerforce...JMHO.

[markjohnson]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always been told the Centerforce clutches hit too hard and as such are hard on parts. That's the main thing that's kept me from trying one. </div></div>

That's exactly the reason why I didn't put one in my current car and used a Ram Powergrip HD. It's been great so far and I've made it a habit to check &amp; re-adjust the clutch linkage twice a year. When the power level is upped with big sticky rear tires, a little bit of slip is a good thing.